Zenchan Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Hello, longtime lurker (see my sign up date ). I'm thinking my next tattoo should in some way reference Wilco. Each of my current tattoos are an oblique references to a band and also a reference to something else important to me. For example, I have a "magic potion" on my upper right arm which is an obscure reference to The Shins and at the same time my love of experimentation in music: Blurry, strangely lopsided looking phone camera pic included, I guess my arm was twisted! :-) I'm thinking of possibly getting a series of blocks and rectangles that will be morse code for YHF - thus being a reference to Wilco and at the same time being symbolic of music as code/noise. I definitely want whatever my Wilco tattoo ends up being as having some sort of connection to the relationship between music and noise, and where the two meet. Any artists have any ideas? :-) Thanks for reading. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dondoboy Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 If a thing's worth doing, its worth doing right. Right across your back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Three dollars and 63 cents Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 You could get the single bird from the SBS cover. Or, if you're feeling like a masochist, that big cloud of them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 You could get the single bird from the SBS cover. Or, if you're feeling like a masochist, that big cloud of them I'm just disappointed that the potion tattoo is not on your shin. What were you thinking? Now, why have you lurked for so long without saying hello?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calexico Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 I'm thinking my next tattoo should in some way reference Wilco. Each of my current tattoos are an oblique references to a band and also a reference to something else important to me. OR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
deepseacatfish Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 The bird cloud would be pretty sweet, just saying. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
isadorah Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 The bird cloud would be pretty sweet, just saying. on your back. that would be very sweet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dondoboy Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 How does getting a tattoo of John Goodman represent a love of Wilco. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zenchan Posted March 23, 2009 Author Share Posted March 23, 2009 I do quite like the idea of the single lone bird from the SBS cover, possibly on the shoulder. The bird cloud would never in a million years work as a tattoo, unless it was blown up to literally your entire back (this is NOT going to happen ). But thanks for the suggestion :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 How about the complete lyrics to "Company in my back" on your back. Obviously I got nothing. How about an Egg? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barbkm Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I've a hummingbird on my back hip. I did not think my favorite song (I Am Trying to Break Your Heart) would translate into a graphic image (a little guy aiming a sledge hammer at a big heart?), so I went with a hummingbird. It has more than one meaning -- it's kind of my ode to Wilco, and in memory of a friend who passed away. Side Note: I did offer to show it to Jeff, but he demurely declined. It's not in a dirty place, I even showed my boss and my mom. It's no where close to anything tush like. I guess he's just a good egg. Or he did not want to puke at the unsightly overhang which is my lower back. I also have the Toth (raven-headed Egyptian god) on my shoulder -- in honor of Robyn Hitchcock. When I showed him, he said. "Well, now you can't donate your body to science." A very R. Hitchcock response. I was thrilled. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stagerug Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Get Jeff's signature, have that inked on... or how about a bee? Like Muzzle of Bees. I like this idea. I was actually thinking along the same lines. The abalone inlay that Jeff designed for the headstock of his signature Breedlove 000 is cool. Two bees around a flower. Get rid of the "B" for breedlove and substitute his signature. They have one for sale at www.musiciansfriend.com for only $4999.99! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andshewas Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I got inspiration from looking at the Wilco Book. ...okay, maybe not inspiration. I took mine straight out of the book, but made it my own: Perhaps the book might help you think of something! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mfwahl Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Get a map of the United States on your back and then get it removed (My Country Has Disappeared) Seriously, I like the AGIB egg. It's a reference to Wilco and birth/rebirth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paul137 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 here's mine. sorry the photo is froma cell phone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pmancini100 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 get the stay positive symbol, its way cool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Don't get one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
c.lo Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I'm thinking of possibly getting a series of blocks and rectangles that will be morse code for YHF - thus being a reference to Wilco and at the same time being symbolic of music as code/noise. I definitely want whatever my Wilco tattoo ends up being as having some sort of connection to the relationship between music and noise, and where the two meet. I really like the morse code YHF idea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
augie Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 WILL COMPLY right across your forehead Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 You can always remove it!http://gprime.net/video.php/tattooremover Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zenchan Posted May 3, 2009 Author Share Posted May 3, 2009 To resurrect an old topic, YHF morse code tattoo coming soon! (pics will follow) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J_Lefty Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 You should get a fist so clear and climbing that punches a hole in the sky so you can see for yourself if you don't believe me that there's so much less to this than you think... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pmancini100 Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 get a company on your back. like, co. noone will get it though. just get a picture of jeff or something. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elixir Sue Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 To resurrect an old topic, YHF morse code tattoo coming soon! (pics will follow) I guess if you're going to get a Wilco tattoo, that one wouldn't be too bad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hollinger. Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I plan to get the crest logo tattoo'd on my inside forearm at some point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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